Chilled Austral Blue Whiting (Micromesistius australis) from China
Fresh or chilled whole Austral blue whiting (Micromesistius australis) from southern oceans, a gadoid species used in seafood markets. Falls under HTS 0302.56.5000 as 'other' blue whitings in the specific family hierarchy for unprocessed, non-filleted fish. Excludes any derived products like pellets per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide temperature logs from catch to import showing consistent chilling to comply with 'fresh or chilled' definition
• Label clearly with scientific name to prevent misclassification among gadoid families like Merlucciidae
• Watch for contamination risks; ensure no mixing with offal, which would invoke subheadings 0302.91+